WHITE HOUSE DENIES IRAN CEASEFIRE REQUEST, SAYS TALKS ONGOING The White House has dismissed reports suggesting that Iran requested a ceasefire following escalating tensions in the Middle East, insisting that diplomatic engagements remain ongoing without any finalized agreement. According to U.S. officials, discussions with Iranian representatives are still in progress, emphasizing that no ceasefire arrangement […]

86-Year-Old French Woman Detained in US After Moving to Rekindle Decades-Old Romance An 86-year-old French woman who relocated to the United States after rekindling a decades-old romance has been detained at an immigration enforcement centre in Louisiana, sparking concern among her family over her health and treatment. The woman, identified as Marie-Thérèse, was arrested earlier […]

The retrial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on a third-degree rape charge has begun in New York, following a previous trial that ended in a hung jury. The latest proceedings commenced Tuesday, with jury selection underway as prosecutors seek to secure a conviction after earlier deliberations failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Weinstein […]

US Maintains Iran Port Blockade as Trump Signals Possible New Peace Talks The United States has continued its naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of weekend negotiations in Islamabad, even as President Donald Trump signalled that a fresh round of talks with Iran could take place within days. The blockade, imposed after failed […]

US blockade of Iranian ports continues as Trump signals possible return to talks The United States has continued its naval blockade of Iranian ports, as President Donald Trump suggested that talks aimed at ending the war with Iran could resume as early as this week. The blockade, which began on Monday, is being enforced by […]

Republican US Rep. Tony Gonzales to Step Down from Congress After Admitting Affair with Former Staffer Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales has announced he will step down from the U.S. House of Representatives, roughly a month after admitting to an affair with a former staff member that triggered mounting bipartisan pressure and an ethics investigation. The […]

US military begins blockade of Iranian ports after failed talks with Tehran The US military has confirmed it will begin enforcing a sweeping naval blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, following the collapse of direct talks with Iran aimed at easing escalating tensions. The decision comes after negotiations between US and […]

Britney Spears enters rehab following DUI arrest Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into a rehabilitation facility, just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A representative for the singer confirmed that the 44-year-old had made the decision herself and is currently receiving […]

Pope Leo Vows to ‘Speak Out Loud’ Against War After Trump’s Sharp Criticism The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has declared he will continue to “speak out loud” against war and violence, despite facing an unusually harsh public attack from former US President Donald Trump. The Pope’s remarks came after Trump criticised […]

RARE JAGUAR SPOTTED IN HONDURAN MOUNTAINS AFTER A DECADE, SPARKING CONSERVATION HOPE Camera traps have captured images of a jaguar deep in the Sierra del Merendón mountain range in Honduras, marking the first confirmed sighting of the big cat in the area in around ten years. The discovery has been described by conservationists as a […]

Pope Leo XIV Begins Landmark Africa Trip in First Personally Defined Papal Journey Analysis Pope Leo XIV on Monday embarked on an extensive Africa tour described as the first foreign trip of his papacy to clearly reflect his personal priorities and leadership vision, according to an analysis by CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb. The journey […]

Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Comments, Calls Him ‘Terrible for Foreign Policy’ United States President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV, criticizing the pontiff’s stance on the ongoing Iran war and accusing him of undermining American foreign policy. The latest clash between the White House and the […]

US Lawmaker Eric Swalwell Ends California Governor Bid Amid Sexual Misconduct AllegationsDemocratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has announced he is ending his campaign for governor of California following mounting sexual misconduct allegations that triggered political backlash and the withdrawal of key endorsements. The lawmaker confirmed he was suspending his gubernatorial bid after multiple women accused him […]

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Calls for Congressional Hearings for Victims US First Lady condemns allegations as “lies” and urges lawmakers to give survivors a platform to testify publicly.US First Lady Melania Trump has strongly rejected claims linking her to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, describing the allegations as false and damaging while calling on Congress […]

US Immigration Changes Under Donald Trump Reshape Who Enters America The United States has experienced a significant shift in both the number and nationalities of migrants admitted under President Donald Trump, according to newly released US government data analysed. The data shows that immigration policies introduced during Trump’s presidency altered longstanding admission trends, affecting refugee […]

US Immigration Patterns Shift Under Donald Trump as Admission Numbers and Nationalities Change New U.S. government data shows a significant shift in both the number of migrants admitted into the United States and the nationalities of arrivals during the presidency of Donald Trump, highlighting major changes in American immigration policy. According to official figures analysed […]

Eligible Young Men to Be Automatically Registered for U.S. Military Draft Later This Year Millions of young men in the United States will soon be automatically registered into the Selective Service System the country’s military draft database under a major change set to begin by December 2026. The move represents the most significant update to America’s […]

Historic Guilty Plea in Gilgo Beach Serial Killings Case Long‑Running Mystery Nears Closure A decades‑long mystery that haunted Long Island and entangled investigators nationwide has taken a dramatic turn after a 62‑year‑old architect admitted guilt in one of America’s most notorious cold cases. In Suffolk County Court on April 8, 2026, Rex Heuermann a Manhattan resident and […]

TRUMP US TO WORK WITH IRAN TO REMOVE BURIED URANIUM AS FRAGILE CEASEFIRE BEGINS Former United States President Donald Trump has said the United States is prepared to cooperate with Iran to “dig up and remove” buried uranium stockpiles following the announcement of a fragile two-week ceasefire aimed at easing escalating tensions in the Middle […]

US Defence Secretary Says Ceasefire Offers Chance At “Real Peace And A Real Deal” The Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of Defence, has described a recently agreed ceasefire with Iran as offering a rare opportunity for “real peace and a real deal,” while indicating that the Pentagon has done its job “for now.” The […]

Two Oklahoma Elementary School Workers Arrested After Assault Allegations Involving Students Two staff members at an Elgin Elementary School in Oklahoma have been charged with assault and battery following separate incidents in which young students were allegedly mistreated on school grounds, authorities said. Local prosecutors in Comanche County District Court charged Elizabeth Kay Sutton, 38, […]

U.S. Lawmaker Urges Reinstatement of Controversial TSA Shoe Removal Rule, Calling Its Removal “Reckless” A senior U.S. senator has called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reverse a controversial airport security policy that allows passengers to keep their shoes on during Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening, describing the decision to scrap the long‑standing […]

Former FedEx Driver Pleads Guilty in 2022 Killing of 7‑Year‑Old in Texas FORT WORTH, Texas A former FedEx delivery driver took the stand Tuesday and unexpectedly pleaded guilty to charges in connection with one of the most harrowing child murders Texas law enforcement has investigated in recent years. Tanner Horner, 34, admitted in a Fort […]

Haitian Immigrant Charged in Fatal Hammer Attack Outside Florida Gas Station Fort Myers, Florida A 40‑year‑old Haitian immigrant has been charged with murder after he allegedly bludgeoned a woman to death with a hammer outside a Chevron gas station in broad daylight in Fort Myers, officials said.